The Ayrshire National Convention is in full swing in Lake Raystown Resort

Approximately 100 Ayrshire enthusiasts are gathered in the picturesque hills of Pennsylvania for the National Ayrshire Convention. Enjoying tremendous views at Lake Raystown Resort, the event kicked off Tuesday, June 23 with youth competitions. The Youth Recognition Banquet was held awarding National Youth Awards that evening. Here are a few photos from the evening. Full coverage and all winners will be in the July/August issue of the Ayrshire Digest.

Christopher Sweeny was the big winner of the evening with awards for 1st in Sr. Jeopardy,
a member of the winning Sr. Quiz Bowl team from NY, The Outstanding Youth,
Distinguished Ayrshire Youth, Scholarship winner and Sr. Record book winner. 

Winning Senior Quiz Bowl Team members, Megan Bunnell, Chris Sweeny,
Kailey Barlow and Shannon Vander Laan and coach Diana Curtis-Szalach

National Queen Kailey Barlow and Queen candidate LeAnn Vander Laan

Queen Candidate Lauren Martin

Queen Candidate Rebekah Baumgardner